Conor Venture Partners

Conor Venture Partners is a Finnish venture capital firm specializing in early-stage technology startups across the Nordic and Baltic regions. Founded in 2005 and based in Espoo, Finland, Conor focuses on information and communication technology, embedded systems, electronics, and new materials and optics. The firm has managed two funds, with investments ranging from €500k to €8 million. Conor is known for its hands-on approach, helping startups with business model design, go-to-market strategies, and scaling efforts. The firm looks for protectable technologies that can create new industry categories or revolutionize existing ones. Notable portfolio companies include Aito Technologies, Neo Technology, and Supponor Systems. Key figures at Conor include Jari Mieskonen, Managing Partner, who brings nearly two decades of experience in technology financing, and Manu Mäkelä, Founding Partner, who has over ten years of venture capital experience. Conor is active at industry events and prefers initial contact through phone or email, focusing on startups with global ambitions and unique technologies.